Sermons on Smile Now:

Imite Give It All Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 18, 2011

The widow and her two mites give us an example of selfless giving.

iMite Series: Sermon 1 of 4 Introduction: A The Butterball Turkey company set up a hotline to answer consumer questions about preparing holiday turkeys. One woman called to inquire about cooking a turkey that had been in her freezer for 23 years. The operator told her it might be safe if the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"The Proclamation Of The Resurrection" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 21, 2010

What does the resurrection of Jesus declare?

In this passage, Paul speaks to us about salvation. In so doing, he tells us that if one is to be saved, he must believe that Jesus was raised from the dead. Why? Because there are certain things that the resurrection proclaims about Jesus that we must believe if we are to be saved. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Confident We Enter

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 27, 2009

The Throne Room - the presence of God - and because of our High Priest - we enter confidently

Concordia Lutheran Church Pentecost 23 November 15, 2009 Confident We Enter Hebrews 10:11-25 † IN JESUS NAME † Long ago in many ways and at many times God’s prophets spoke his message to our ancestors. 2 But now at last, God sent his Son to bring his message to us. The Message, that we have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: Lutheran

"Thanking Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 21, 2013

A sermon about gratitude and thanksgiving.

"Thanking Jesus" Luke 17:11-19 When my mom was 5 years old her mother died due to complications during pregnancy. When my mom was 6 years old her father died. So, my mom went to live with a cousin and her brother--my uncle Jack-- went to live with an aunt. And so my mom and her brother grew ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Getting A Bad Rep Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Dec 17, 2007

Joseph had to learn that what God thinks of him was more important than what others thought of him. It was more important than his reputation. It gave him a new identity.

Rediscovering Christmas Getting a Bad Rep Matthew 1:18-25 December 16, 2007 Last week we say how John was born to be wild. This week as we rediscover Christmas, we are going to examine a crucial figure in the Christmas story: Joseph. I will begin with a story about a woman named Margaret. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Life Is A Datebook

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007

How Jesus began his ministry provides valuable lessons on how we begin new lives/futures. These lessons offer more than how to begin a new year. They show us the path to a new you!

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Life Is Like A Date Book Matthew 3:13-4:11, 17 Introduction: Life is like a date book. I have in my hands two different date books. This one is old and used. Its pages are marked. The corners are bent. More than ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Worry - Be Happy

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 5, 2006

The Lord wants us to pray instead of worrying. And we are supposd to lay our anxieties upon Him, and when we do, we are supposed to leave them there with Him, too.

Several years ago, I had the chance to speak to a young lady at a shelter in Phoenix, Arizona. She had no job, no place to stay, no money, and no food. But she did have a husband. He was in prison for many years to come. On top of all that, she had a liver disease that was slowly taking her ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: *other

All's Well That Ends Well Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 19, 2010

Christians can endure the injustices of life because we know the end of the story—in the end there will be justice.

[If you would like to receive free sermons each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] WISDOM’S SMILE In Ecclesiastes chapter 8, we find the word “vanity” three times (vv. 10, 14). The Hebrew word for “vanity” literally means “vapor.” Vapor ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Broken Christmas?!

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Dec 20, 2009

In Matthew 1 we read about the first Christmas, a story that begins in brokeness and ends in hope and promise. Just like our stories because of Christ’s grace and mercy!

Sermon 122409 Christmas Eve Stone her to death! The thought popped into his head, but it didn’t last long. He could have said it out loud, he could have shouted it. It was his right to call for it after all. It was written right there in the 5th Book of Moses. Right in Deuteronomy. Obviously ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Transforming With Christ

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Sep 24, 2016

This sermon was preached on transfiguration Sunday and it tells us how Jesus can transform our lives if we seek and follow Him

Transforming with Christ Luke 9:28-36 We read in the text today about Jesus and three of His closest friends, Peter, James and John having a prayer meeting on the mountaintop. Jesus took these three up the mountain with him and as he prayed a change came over him his facial expression changed and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"god With Us: Our Savior"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 30, 2020

Jesus came to save us from our sins.

“God with Us: The Savior” Matthew 1:20b-21 Excited about Christmas, a little boy was finishing a letter to Santa with a list of the Christmas presents he badly wanted. And then, just to make sure he had covered all his bases, he decided to send his Christmas wish list to Jesus as well. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-21

Denomination: United Methodist

A Thorny Experience

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Nov 11, 2008

What is learned when going through rough experiences in life.

Experience is often described as the best teacher a person will ever have in life, and considering what experience cost, it should be. Experience in general comprises knowledge of or skill in or observation of some things or some events gained through involvement in or exposure to that thing or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

By Faith Enoch Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jul 11, 2008

Third in the Heroes of Faith series from Hebrews, this sermon is about Enoch.

Chapter 2 Enoch It was by faith that Enoch was taken up to heaven without dying—“he disappeared, because God took him.” For before he was taken up, he was known as a person who pleased God. — Hebrews 11:5 NLT In the early chapters of Genesis, especially chapter five, the Holy Spirit chronicles a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5, Genesis 5:18-24

Denomination: Christian Church

Eulogy For Ralph Deadwyler

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 15, 2018

This is eulogy for an 89 year old Christian man who served as an excellent greeter and usher for many years in the church. He lived the life God called him to live with great humility and concern for others.

Ralph Deadwyler August 8 2018 The year was 1927 and the month was March. Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States. Adolf Hitler was giving his first public speech. Babe Ruth was signing the biggest contract in sports to the tune of $70,000 a year with the New York Yankees and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Think Myself Happy

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 5, 2016

No matter what goes on in my life, I will contend for happiness. Therefore in the midst of the most difficult circumstance, whatever I am faced it, may be uncomfortable but it does not shake my joy. Whenever I feel the adversary trying to steal my joy, I must find and Content for my Happiness.

TITLE: I THINK MYSELF HAPPY SCRIPTURE: ACTS 26:1-3 Happiness is a state of Mind. It differs greatly from Joy. We as believers understand Joy comes from God and God alone. Joy is the state not predicated upon your Circumstance. Man cannot give you Joy and man cannot take it away. No matter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-3

Denomination: Baptist